Local Guides In Auckland

Auckland Private Shore Excursions

Experience a unique Auckland shore excursion with a friendly personal guide from ToursByLocals. Your private tour guide knows the Auckland area as only locals do, and is eager to show you New Zealand's exciting "City of Sails," in a flexible tour that highlights your travel interests.

Discover the vibrant blend of Polynesian, European and Asian cultures that make this city by the bays such a fascinating place to visit, especially with a local guide who knows the best-kept secrets of the city behind the must-see sights of Auckland.

In your time ashore, you can see spectacular scenery from North Head, get the inside story on local history, shop your way through Takapuna's boutiques and relax on the beach with a view of dormant Rangitoto, the volcanic island.

Book an Auckland shore excursion tour offered by ToursByLocals, and ask your personal guide about customizing your private tour to include exactly what you want to see and do. Go global — tour by local!

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Tour Guide Legal Requirements

In New Zealand there is no requirement for a guide to have a license to give tours.

However, if the tour guide is also the driver, then they are required to hold a Passenger Service License and have a Private Hire Registration.

The driver must hold a Passenger Endorsement and must also complete a log book, and must record all work time. Drivers must not exceed the allowable work time.

The vehicle must hold a Certificate of fitness (CoF)

Some rental vehicles are not suitable as Passenger Service vehicles due to the narrow aisle space, seating arrangements and lack of cargo barriers. Most rental company contracts forbid the vehicle being used in a passenger service. report error